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[TOOL] Zipster Tool - Extract, Compress and sign.

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Hi guys, I've made a batch command program to Archive and Extract files to zips. Why would you use this? Well, back at the time where I was porting backwards and forwards, I worked in a certain folder, then I just have to click on my batch command and it automatically get's zipped.
How does it work:
Extracting: Place your zip in /EXTRACT/INPUT and your file will be extracted to /EXTRACT/OUT
Compressing: Place your zip in /COMPRESS/INPUT and your file will be compressed in the folder /COMPRESS/OUT
Signing: After you Compressed your files, you just select sign and it will be named " updated-signed "
Note:- At the moment the tool and it's folders need to be ran from the desktop!
Ui:
It's a very basic command prompt.
What I'm working on:
I am going to add the following features:
The ability to Root and Unroot Ace
The ability to Odex and Deodex Ace
The ability to Add scripts to Ace.
The ability to be ran from anywhere not just the Desktop.
Installer and windows Ui.
ADB Tools
Sign Apk's
This shall later on be renamed to something like : The Ace All-In-One tool.
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Translations:
Porteguese:
Translated and modded by Danilo_Pascal
Download Zipster Porteguese
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Have fun!
Thanks to my dad for helping me with Windows Scripting and Programming, lolz.

Changelog:
27/03/13
Initial release.
28/03/13:
Added capability to sign zip files.
Changed name to: Zipster Tool

Can i use this with wine in linux ?

Mm7 said:
Can i use this with wine in linux ?
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Yes.

useful for porting roms..nice idea..thanks and subscribed

The Alchemist said:
useful for porting roms..nice idea..thanks and subscribed
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Thanks!
Updated the thread, renamed and added the ability to sign. I am thinking of making a Galaxy Ace only tool that can Root and everything in one, and perhaps a universal one like this one is at the moment.

PulseDroid said:
Thanks!
Updated the thread, renamed and added the ability to sign. I am thinking of making a Galaxy Ace only tool that can Root and everything in one, and perhaps a universal one like this one is at the moment.
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Something like nexus phones have?
root toolkit
Sent from Ace on JB (4.2.2)

n0p3zz said:
Something like nexus phones have?
root toolkit
Sent from Ace on JB (4.2.2)
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Yep.

Hey PD.. I cant sign my update.zip
when I try to sign the update.zip it show the line like this >> 'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
look at the attachment. can you help me with this, please :angel:

isafarady said:
Hey PD.. I cant sign my update.zip
when I try to sign the update.zip it show the line like this >> 'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.
look at the attachment. can you help me with this, please :angel:
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Need to download the Java Development package (JRE)

Translation added.

delete, Problem solved

[TOOL] [LOGCAT] [VTS] Advanced Logcat Viewer 1.9.28.1000

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Advanced Logcat Viewer (ALV) is a very powerful tool to work with logcats on Windows. It's easy to use and includes the most popular features when it comes to working with Android log files.
The Advanced Logcat Viewer was originally created for my IDE Virtuous Ten Studio, but I think it's useful enough to be published as a standalone version as well.
It has the same features as within VTS but is obvioulsy a much lighter package for people that don't want or need the additional functionality VTS offers.
ALV can easily do the following for you:
Grab the actual logcat from a connected device in realtime and with live updates
Highlight the log entries in different colors based on their verbosity
Dynamically filter the incoming logs with a search term, a verbosity filter or an exclude term
Save the filtered or unfiltered logcat to a text file
Upload the filtered or unfiltered logcat to pastebin for easy sharing
Load logcat entries from a text file to analyze existing logcats or from other people
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Screenshots
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Related Software
Virtuous Ten Studio - A fully featured IDE for all your Android binary modification needs
Advanced Deodex Tool - Easily deodex many binaries in no time (available in VTS, coming soon as standalone version)
Advanced Screenshot Creator - Take device screenshots with ease (coming soon to VTS and available as standalone version)
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Changelog
Initial release
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System requirements
Windows Vista or later (including Windows 8)
Microsoft .NET 4.5
Properly set up ADB drivers
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Download
If you like ALV, please consider looking at the original, fully featured IDE Virtuous Ten Studio.
ALV 1.9.28.1000
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reserved for later use

This is beautiful
@Diamondback. You rock!
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Really useful tool, quite handy to have it as a lighter standalone too.
Direct upload to Pastebin, and ability to import externally generated logcats are real standout features.

Suggestion...
Very nice and useful work. I have a suggestion. I have downloaded ALV and I have extracted it without the External directory which contains the adb tool. The result of starting the logcat receiver was an unhandled exception. My intention was to use the adb which I already had following the installation of the Google SDK. My suggestion for the ALV would be the following idea: try to launch External/ADB/adb.exe, then launch the adb based on the PATH environment variable then display an error if no adb tool has been found. Or simply put a browsing button and a text box populated with a default path to adb.

Sounds good and will be done in no time

Is it possible to also see the timestamps?

supernova18 said:
Is it possible to also see the timestamps?
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"The" timestamps? Logcat doesn't offer timestamps. I can of course add my own timestamps if that's what you want

Cool to see this as a standalone app. I've always used it in VTS and it is very convenient/easy to use. Great work as always sir.

@Diamondback
Checking it out now.
Ok so it runs on my windows 8.1 box.
Can I implement this into my tool(in my signature)?

Long time VTS user. It rocks. On Win 8.1. Not sure how to install this. Tried running the exe and does nothing. Feeling kinda stupid right now.
Edit: NVM got it just had to move it around manually. Working good.

Diamondback said:
"The" timestamps? Logcat doesn't offer timestamps. I can of course add my own timestamps if that's what you want
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Ok

Very nice tool, easy to use and gives you all the info you need. Thanks for this.

prdog1 said:
Long time VTS user. It rocks. On Win 8.1. Not sure how to install this. Tried running the exe and does nothing. Feeling kinda stupid right now.
Edit: NVM got it just had to move it around manually. Working good.
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Oha? Where and what did you move?

Diamondback said:
Oha? Where and what did you move?
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For some reason it didn't want to extract to C/Program Files so I just manually moved it over so it would be in same place as VTS. Not sure why didn't want to direct extract with 7 zip. Kept getting an access denied error on Win 8. Could extract all to Desktop no problem. Had to be something on my end.

So I've added a better search for the adb binary, timestamps and some other misc things from the VTS dev branch, anything else on the wishlist? If not I'll release an update shortly

Diamondback said:
So I've added a better search for the adb binary, timestamps and some other misc things from the VTS dev branch, anything else on the wishlist? If not I'll release an update shortly
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Awesome tool! I think an option to open the text file in notepad++ would be a great option.

steal25 said:
Awesome tool! I think an option to open the text file in notepad++ would be a great option.
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+1 on that.

Okay, I added that option. Update coming later today or tomorrow.

I cant get this to work, got everything setup :/ debugging mode on and everything

[ TOOL ][ SYSTEM | NORMAL ][ APP - COMPRESSOR ] Cassini.1.1

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Installation
Step - 1 : Setting Up your PC!
Download The following resources first:
Java SE Run-time Environment 7 [ Java Dependencies For Signing APK tool ]
Now let's begin setting up your PC,
Install the above mentioned programs.
Go to Advanced System Properties.
It looks like this:
Go to Environment Variables, then create a new System Variable, having name JAVA_HOME and value as the path where you have installed the JRE.
It looks like this:
Now after creating the JAVA_HOME variable, search for Path system variable in the System Variables list. Now this is a bit tricky. Once found click on it and then on Edit. Move the cursor to the end of the string till you see ";" (without quotes), add the path to your JRE bin folder just after it.
It looks like this:
OK, so if everything went fine and just as what instructed then you are all good to proceed to Step - 2!
Step - 2 : Installing Cassini on your PC!
Download the latest build from the download section.
Extract the zip Cassini.[CURRENT-VERSION].zip, and execute Cassini.[CURRENT-VERSION].exe.
Now follow the Installation wizard and you are done!
It looks like this:
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How to Use?
Firstly, open up your C: Drive and then go to Program Files [Program Files (x86) in case of 64-bit system] folder, then just look for a folder named Divya Mamgai, go in it and you will find a folder named Cassini and that's it, it is your Main directory.
Now copy your apk files to the working directory of it, and then start the program.
Now just press enter to start compressing!
Wait for the process to complete, and all your apk files will be available to be used while saving a lot of data on your device in the build folder.
Download
Cassini.1.1 - [5.76 MB (6041289 bytes)]
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Currently Compatible Apps
All System Apps, except - LatinIME.apk [ Results in force close of keyboard?! ]
Some PlayStore Apps.
Example of working - ZPlayer, Textra, Solid Explorer and even more!
Example of non-working - WhatsApp and especially all the games i had (!), please try it out and report me of what apps are compressible and what are not?​
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Screens
Cassini.1.1 -
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Hit thanks if you like my work! [ ]

Change Log
Version - 1.1
Initial release with minimal features.
[Tool][Windows] Cassini.1.2 - App Compressor is Back!

thank you, perfect
thank you, perfect, that's what I needed

hugo.gabriel999 said:
thank you, perfect, that's what I needed
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You are welcome buddy!

does this work on unbutu 13.10? i guess it is for windows.
correct me if i am wrong.

Does app compression also boost file system performance in anyway? Regardless, this is great!

Su vaat che!

Are there any downsides such as a slower phone?

Could we have more info on what it does ?
Does it open apk res and compress them ?

really productive, that is. would definitely try it soon

Does this make any impact on receiving updates from the Play store? After updating would the apps be uncompressed?

by comparing at files which was compressed i can see Res and resources.arsc got compressed. and th compression ratio is great too. i was using similar method called Go Optimizer by gu5t3r without any isse and helped me saved more space in my phone.

try it out right now ... really awesome dude! thanks

this is the best tool! I'm a dev, so can I use this n the system apps of my roms before I make them into a flashable zip? Also, does this work on the framework-res.apk?

Have tried some system apps. But non of,them works after replace them.
SystemUI
Mms
Phone
Settings
Contacts
Camera
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I respect your work but its not The Only of its kind!
as Dilesh Perera said,goptimizer like..
what is the png compression/optimization technique used?

Is this working on kitkat?

First of all sorry to not reply so late cause, I had exams and also the fact that I forgot to subscribe the thread.
I'm really sorry.

desalesouche said:
does this work on unbutu 13.10? i guess it is for windows.
correct me if i am wrong.
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Yes you are right it is based on some of basic functions of Windows, also I don't think the setup might not work in Unbuntu.

DroidOnRoids said:
Does app compression also boost file system performance in anyway? Regardless, this is great!
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Well I don't know accurately but check out this rom - Hyperion Xperia U , I have used Cassini in it and it really helped my device to handle multitasking in a much better way. But I won't get my hopes up in getting better performance.

[Windows ONLY][Tool][Utility][1.2][June 2] Yeti FSExplorer

To XDA's mods and admins:
I didn't post this thread using DevDB because I had to select a device... from an empty list.
Do you like to waste your time using ADB in text mode? Me neither.
I want to present Yeti FSExplorer - Windows app that will improve your Android device's file managing experience.​I wrote it in C# and it needs .NET Framework 4.5 in order to work.
It looks like this (screenshots inside):
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My main goal was to create a PC-like file managing experience and here's what FSExplorer can do:
create new files and folders
delete existing files and folders
batch copy and move files (supported by the file queue)
download and upload files (drag&drop supported)
quick download and open a file from your device (only double-click needed)
check and set permissions (3-digits, e.g. 644)
remember where have you been (this means you can go back, up and further like in Windows Explorer; up to 15 last places)
connect to your ADB WiFi-enabled device
list your device's partitions
work in root mode (SU) (working for every command except download/upload)
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What do you need?
In order to get Yeti FSExplorer working you need to sell your property and buy a license have ADB installed. This means it has to be accessible for this program. You can either put it somewhere and make proper changes in system's PATH or simply download this and extract to a folder containing FSExplorer.
You'll also need .NET Framework 4.5 or above, so Windows XP is not supported. Sorry for that.
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Changelog & downloads
Even though it is considered stable version, there can be bugs as in every software. I'm not responsible for any data loss, damage or problems this program caused.
Current version: 1.2 (June 2 2015)
Download link: MEGA, DropBox
Changelog:
1.2:
- fixed and improved IP addresses recognition (thanks, gidano!)
- (probably, needs more testing) fixed directory listing in root mode
- changed About&Credits window style
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1.1:
- add "Partitions Info" feature
- fixed handling of "device not found"
- a bit improved error handling
- fixed program's icon
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1.0:
- initial version
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Got any problems? Any feedback?
Any feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm almost sure that there are language mistakes (also the silly ones) I should fix.
If you run into any problems, see any bugs, I'd like to see a message from you, describing the issue, your device and steps to reproduce.
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Credits:
TheSpecial1 (@ Android.com.pl) for motivating
Mark James (famfamfam.com) for "Silk" icon set (licensed under CCA 2.5)
gidano for reporting bugs

Reserved...

And one more, just in case.

Hi,
I'm in trouble, the app does not work for me...
My S4 with CM12.1 ROM with root and busybox.
What else can I do?
Update: I'm sorry dude! I would like to use the program, but very weak the support! You do not visit in this direction...

gidano said:
Hi,
I'm in trouble, the app does not work for me...
My S4 with CM12.1 ROM with root and busybox.
What else can I do?
Update: I'm sorry dude! I would like to use the program, but very weak the support! You do not visit in this direction...
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Sorry for replying that late - there were things independent of me and I wasn't able to analyze the source code for (probably) my mistakes so I could explain it here.
Thank you for reporting this.
When trying to connect to your device using ADB WiFi, do NOT write ":5555", the only thing you need is the IP address as 5555 is the only most used ADB WiFi port. If you try to connect to, for example, 12.34.56.78:5555, nothing is done. Then:
1. If connection is established, FSExplorer will refresh itself, trying to list directory "/".
2. If it isn't, you'll get an error message.
Once again, sorry for delay and not clarifying this thing in this program.
Edit:
I'm working on IP address recognition fix now. There's also one more bug (listing in root mode). These two fixes will be included in version 1.2 of FSExplorer.
Edit2:
Version 1.2 is up. I'd like to know if this version works better with your device.

Sorry...
Today I received a notice by e-mail on this topic!
Now it works! Thank you for your work!

Nice to know!
Feature requests and more bug reports are welcome as much as opinions about this app.

[TOOL] AppDeploy 8.1 all capabilities

After few tries, I've fixed application deployer from SDK 8.1 to sideload xaps with all "restricted" capabilities in the manifest
(he-he, just curious why nobody did it before?)
1) Backup original deployer "AppDeploy.exe" and "Microsoft.Phone.Tools.Deploy.dll" from "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Phone\v8.1\Tools\AppDeploy" first!
2) Unpack attachment and replace files.
3) Enjoy!
I've tested modified deployer on WPTweaker and WPH Tweak apps, works perfectly.
Cons: I was lazy to add original localization so modified deployer has only English lang.
P.S. Of course to be able sideload apps with "restricted" capabilities your handset must be interop-unlocked

sensboston said:
After few tries, I've fixed application deployer from SDK 8.1 to sideload xaps with all "restricted" capabilities in the manifest
(he-he, just curious why nobody did it before?)
1) Backup original deployer "AppDeploy.exe" and "Microsoft.Phone.Tools.Deploy.dll" from "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft SDKs\Windows Phone\v8.1\Tools\AppDeploy" first!
2) Unpack attachment and replace files.
3) Enjoy!
I've tested modified deployer on WPTweaker and WPH Tweak apps, works perfectly.
Cons: I was lazy to add original localization so modified deployer has only English lang.
P.S. Of course to be able sideload apps with "restricted" capabilities your handset must be interop-unlocked
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Works fine so far. Many thanks.
Maybe you can give instructions how to add other localizations. I would like to add german localization for myself.

sorry does not work for the : WebAccess_0_5_6_AllCapabilities.xap

@megasounds, do you have a handset with all capabilities unlocked? You may compare error message from the original 8.1 deployer and modified, messages are different. In case of modified deployer, the error message came directly from phone or (maybe, I'm not sure) from Microsoft.SmartDevice.Connectivity namespace.

Can't deploy WPTweaker_Release_ARM_1.4.0.xap
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@titi66200, do you have WP8.1 SDK installed? It's not a standalone deployer but just a replacement of "native" SDK tool.

Yes.
I have build "MDILFileList.xml" with MDILXAPCompile.exe and rezip Xap.
And now i can deploy WPTweaker_Release_ARM_1.4.0.xap

titi66200 said:
I have build "MDILFileList.xml" with MDILXAPCompile.exe and rezip Xap.
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Kinda strange 'cause I've tested on my xap downloaded from xda thread (for the test purity).
P.S. BTW, could you try to sideload other "interop-only" apps? (except @GoodDayToDie's WebAccess_AllCapabilities - I don't know how to sideload that app to the handset with "usual interop", not a "sammy" with the custom bits)

Can the coveted tetra lock screen app 1.2.0.0 finally be deployed? I'm currently on winmo 10 and can't test lol

megasounds said:
sorry does not work for the : WebAccess_0_5_6_AllCapabilities.xap
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That's about half my fault and half Microsoft's; the AllCapabilities version of the webserver includes *all* the capabilities that were usable by a third-party app in 8.0 (even if they aren't necessarily used for anything). Microosft removed some of those in 8.1. This results in trying to install an app that requires capabilities which the OS doesn't even understand.
Workaround is to remove capabilities from the app's manifest until it installs. Alternatively, use the normal-caps version (or another registry browser) to see all the available capabilities - they're under HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\SecurityManager\Capabilities) - and remove the ones in the app's manifest that aren't supported.
I'm really sorry for not updating the app in so bloody long. I got stuck on some really huge set of changes for it that aren't working right yet, and then I got swept up in another project altogether, and that + life generally being busy (travel, girlfriend, day job, you know the drill) has meant I've been neglecting that app. I need to switch back to the stable branch, fix the capabilities, and release a trivial update. I'll try to do that as soon as possible (but my dev PC is temporarily dead, so I'll need to use my laptop, and I've got plans with friends tonight... again, you get the idea). Sorry again.

I've changed slightly AppDeploy (forgot to add app icon in the initial post ); also added decompiled sources (in case someone want to improve/add own localization - but my 2¢ - don't waste you time )

Removed ID_CAP_SOUND_CONTROL in "WMAppManifest.xml"
Added "WindowsPhoneReservedAppInfo.xml"
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<WindowsPhoneReservedAppInfo xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/phone/2013/windowsphonereservedappinfo" PinableOnKidZone="false">
<SoftwareCapabilities>
<SoftwareCapability Id="ID_CAP_SOUND_CONTROL" />
</SoftwareCapabilities>
</WindowsPhoneReservedAppInfo>
And i can deploy with original AppDeploy.

Hmm, I thought WindowsPhoneReservedAppInfo.xml is just for WinRuntime apps, not Silverlight...
@titi66200, are you able to see/play ringtones after that change (tap any button on the "Sounds" page)?

Yes all Works
Edit
glancescreen.xap is RuntimeType="Silverlight" and use "WindowsPhoneReservedAppInfo.xml"

Wow, pretty cool trick, thanks! I'll add your solution to the WPTweaker project.

sensboston said:
Wow, pretty cool trick, thanks! I'll add your solution to the WPTweaker project.
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could anyone post not modified files here ?
today I am not able to sideload and debug any apps . and I can't remember where were my backed up files

AppDeploy.exe and Microsoft.Phone.Tools.Deploy.dll.

titi66200 said:
AppDeploy.exe and Microsoft.Phone.Tools.Deploy.dll.
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I don't know why but I get Error - the specified module could not be found !

What app you try to deploy?

titi66200 said:
What app you try to deploy?
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any app .
I am working on a new app when app has an error in mainfest or etc. it tells the error but It can't find module to install xap / appx or any other type of apps